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NURSERY EL

13254 NURSERY DR, VICTORIA, TX 77904 · (361) 575-6882 · Victoria County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL156 STUDENTS
Enrollment
156
Elementary
STATE 519
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
58 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
23
Kindergarten
22
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
23
Grade 4
20
Grade 5
13
Grade 6
13
Student demographics
White
9259%
STATE 24%
Hispanic
6038%
STATE 54%
Black
11%
STATE 13%
Two+
32%
STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7749%
Female
7951%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
80.0%
TX avg 51.8%
Mathematics
80.0%
TX avg 42.0%
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of TX schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
74.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+17.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
156
+40 (+34%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 13.0:1
% White
59%
was 53%
% Hispanic
38%
was 38%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NURSERY EL

NURSERY EL, a micro-enrollment elementary-level community in VICTORIA, Texas, part of NURSERY ISD, enrolls 156 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 519 students each, so NURSERY EL sits 70% leaner than that benchmark.

NURSERY ISD is the operating authority for NURSERY EL, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On demographics, NURSERY EL shows that White students make up the majority at 59%. Beyond that, the school logs 38% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, NURSERY EL logs 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting NURSERY EL tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 37% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is south of Victoria County's rate of about 69%.

After controlling for student poverty, NURSERY EL sits in the top 10% of Texas schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 57.6%; actual is 74.8%, +17.2 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the broader community, Victoria County reports that median household income runs about $70,896, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Victoria County's 33 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,160 students), NURSERY EL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: ELLA SCHORLEMMER EL, around 5.3 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. On composite proficiency, NURSERY EL comes 1st of 9 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 41.3%.

NURSERY EL operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at NURSERY EL has expanded 34%, going from 116 students in 2018 to 156 in 2025. The White share of enrollment climbed from 53% to 59% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Victoria County at a glance

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Population
91,413
Census ACS
Median income
$70,896
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
14,160 students

Quick facts

School name
NURSERY EL
District
NURSERY ISD
Address
13254 NURSERY DR, VICTORIA, TX 77904
Phone
(361) 575-6882
County
Victoria County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
156
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
58 (37%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
483327003740
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NURSERY EL
How many students attend NURSERY EL?
NURSERY EL enrolls approximately 156 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does NURSERY EL serve?
NURSERY EL serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at NURSERY EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at NURSERY EL is approximately 13.0:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is NURSERY EL?
NURSERY EL reports a student body of 59% White, 38% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is NURSERY EL public or private?
NURSERY EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by NURSERY ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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